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28.11.12

[VOD & News] Jang Keun Suk Wrote A Song For Girls’ Generation Yoona In First Korean Full Length Album.

[VOD & News] Jang Keun Suk Wrote A Song For Girls’ Generation Yoona In First Korean Full Length Album.

Although he has previously participated in Korean drama OSTs and released albums in Japan, Jang Keun Suk will mark his official entry into the music world as a bona fide singer with the release of his official full length album “Just Crazy” for the Korean market.

Music producer Choi Chul Ho, who’s known for collaborating with Jang Geun Suk on his debut Japanese single “Let Me Cry” and other works like drama OSTs for “Chuno” and “Mary Stayed Out All Night,” took charge of this album. The Japanese debut single rose to the top on both Oricon’s daily and weekly chart, showing his immense star power.

Jang Keun Suk has shared that he composed a song for Girls’ Generation’s Yoona and also wrote the lyrics. They had previously worked together on KBS’s drama “Love Rain” where he had the chance to see her up close and be inspired. This song “In My Dream” is included in the album.

The album titled “Just Crazy,” meaning to be crazy in everything one does, with passion and enthusiasm. It will lean towards the rock genre and shows off his crazy and sexy appeal. It’s been noted that there are already 130,000 pre-orders from Japan’s Tower Records.

The album “Just Crazy” is scheduled to be released on November 28. There’s no news whether he’ll make rounds and perform on the local music shows.